John William Shockey1,2

M, #18474, b. 24 Oct 1893, d. 10 Feb 1960
Display Family
FatherWilliam Haden Shockey b. 4 Feb 1871, d. 10 Jan 1948
MotherSarah Jane Martin b. 1874, d. 19 Feb 1933
Birth*24 Oct 1893 John was born at Roanoke Co, VA, on 24 Oct 1893.2,1,3 
 He was the son of William Haden Shockey and Sarah Jane Martin. 
(Witness) Census26 Jun 1900 John William Shockey appeared on the census of 26 Jun 1900 in the household of William Haden Shockey and Sarah Jane Martin at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.4 
(Witness) Census23 Apr 1910 John William Shockey appeared on the census of 23 Apr 1910 in the household of William Haden Shockey and Sarah Jane Martin at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.4 
Marriage*16 Sep 1911 He married Mamie Kincaid at Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Sep 1911.
John W. Shockey, age 18, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Lansing, par. W.H. & S.J., driver; Mamie Kincaid, age 16, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Lansing, par. John & Sallie A; md by J.D. Ellison; affiant John M. Kincaid, father.5,6 
Employment*Jun 1917 Occupation: coal miner in Jun 1917 at Lansing, Fayette Co, WV. Elmo Mining Co.2 
Residence*5 Jun 1917 John William Shockey resided at Lansing, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1917.2 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 He registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Fayette Co, WV.2 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1930 at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.4 
Census*7 Apr 1930 He and Mamie Kincaid appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 Apr 1930.4 
EmploymentApr 1942 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1942 at Kaymoor, Fayette Co, WV. New River & Pocahontas Coal Co.7 
Residence27 Apr 1942 John William Shockey resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.7 
Mlt-Registration27 Apr 1942 He registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Fayette Co, WV.7 
Marriage*31 Jul 1948 He married Clara Bell Greiner at Fayette Co, WV, on 31 Jul 1948.
John William Shockey, age 52, divorced, b. Floyd Co, res. Fayetteville, par. Hyden & Sara, miner; Clara Belle Brown, age 48, divorced, b. Lookout, res. Fayetteville, par. John & Irena; md by James F. Frame in Fayetteville.5 
Death*10 Feb 1960 John died on 10 Feb 1960 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 66. At home of son William J. Shockey.8,1 
Burial*13 Feb 1960 His body was interred on 13 Feb 1960 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at Treadway Cemetery.8,1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
26 Jun 1900Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Haden Shockey, Sarah Jane Martin, John William Shockey and Dennis M. Shockey4
23 Apr 1910Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Haden Shockey, Sarah Jane Martin, John William Shockey, Dennis M. Shockey, Annie Shockey, Walter Lewis Shockey, Lena F. Shockey and Patty A. Shockey4
7 Apr 1930Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVJohn William Shockey, Mamie Kincaid, William Jennings Shockey, Houston Shockey, Savannah Shockey, Ida Shockey and Viola Shockey4

Partners and Children
Marriage*16 Sep 1911 He married Mamie Kincaid at Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Sep 1911.
John W. Shockey, age 18, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Lansing, par. W.H. & S.J., driver; Mamie Kincaid, age 16, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Lansing, par. John & Sallie A; md by J.D. Ellison; affiant John M. Kincaid, father.5,6 
Children

Partners and Children
Marriage*31 Jul 1948 He married Clara Bell Greiner at Fayette Co, WV, on 31 Jul 1948.
John William Shockey, age 52, divorced, b. Floyd Co, res. Fayetteville, par. Hyden & Sara, miner; Clara Belle Brown, age 48, divorced, b. Lookout, res. Fayetteville, par. John & Irena; md by James F. Frame in Fayetteville.5 

Citations

  1. [S2677] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. III (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society),.
  2. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  6. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.
  7. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  8. [S237] Obituary, John W. Shockey, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 11 Feb 1960.